3 Definitions
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3 Definitions

  3.1 Fire suppression: sharply reducing the heat release rate of a fire and preventing its re-growth by means of a direct and sufficient application of water through the fire plume to the burning fuel surface.

  3.2 Fire control: limiting the size of a fire by distribution of water so as to decrease the heat release rate and pre-wet adjacent combustibles, while controlling ceiling gas temperatures to avoid structural damage.

  3.3 Fire source: fire source is defined as the combustible material in which the fire is set and the combustible material covering walls and ceiling.

  3.4 Igniter: the device used to ignite the fire source.

Parent topic: Appendix 2 - Fire Test Procedures for Water Mist Systems in Accommodation, Public Spaces and Service Areas on Passenger Ships
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